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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1980
Page
2
Editorial honors a 125 person coalition that raised 425000 to wipe out the South County Family YMCA debt. The Reeds Cameron and Isabelle provided the topping gift while warning the fight continues as ongoing support is needed to cover annual costs and prevent future closure.
Mike Murphy recounts Stan Jakubiuk describing why Polish workers struck amid shortages. He cites debt by overborrowing for industrialization, in-kind repayments with little Polish goods, and contracts sending output abroad. Stan notes Soviet hesitation, rising private enterprise, tourism, language learning, and Western-style osteries in Poland.
A reader praises the hospital nurses who cared for a patient in cardiac care, noting their patience and efficiency. He recalls a tense stay as the nurses rush in, their shoes squeaking as they respond to alarms and monitor a portable heart device.
A letter to the editor commends the Venice community for decisive action by doers led by the Sun Coast Gondolier and YMCA supporters. It cites 130 volunteers contributing 155000 dollars and the generosity of Mr and Mrs Cameron K Reed, praising civic involvement and timely response to protect a valued local service.
A columnist explains that news quality comes from honest reporting not headlines. Readers should seek both sides, read full stories, and compare wire services to discern truth. Avoid trusting headlines alone and consider multiple papers or broadcasts for a balanced view.
A collection of brief quotes includes Alexander Pope on force and results, John Milton on love quarrels, Montaigne on philosophy and doubt, and Ralph Waldo Emerson on frugality and cost. The lines reflect wit and timeless observation across poets and thinkers.
Venice reader urges councilmen to avoid new ordinances and excessive regulation. He argues government should be simplified, laws enforced fairly, and personal choices like nudity and alcohol treated by consumer standards rather than prohibition.
The Venice pageant runs December 14 to 16 at 7 p.m. on City Hall lawn with the theme Equal Time For Christ. Script by Dr. FE Robert Chable, narration by attorney John Blair, stage design by Bill Horstman, piano music by the choir committee led by Edith Cook. Local churches have participated for years and readers are asked to call 485-8020.
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